News and Updates

DepEd Computerization Program

Statement on DepEd’s coordination with GSIS on undeducted outstanding loans

2018-09-18

PASIG CITY, September 17,2018 – The Department of Education (DepEd) would like to assure its teaching and non-teaching personnel that the agency is taking steps to address the problem of undeducted Government Service Insurance Service (GSIS) loans that reportedly resulted in the imposition of penalties, surcharges, and compounded accrued interest.

Bullying prevention: Creating an inclusive and accepting school environment

2018-08-30

PASIG CITY, August 23, 2018 – Judge Feliciano Belmonte Sr. High School (JFBSHS) in Quezon City believes that in creating a safe and positive education environment for all learners and teachers, helping both the bullied and the bully is equally important. Photo credit: http://www.bishopperowne.co.uk/anti-bullying

DepEd to conduct 1st National ICT Summit

Feb 28, 2018

PASIG CITY, February 26, 2018 – The Department of Education (DepEd), through its Information and Communications Technology Service (ICTS), is set to gather ICT practitioners, leaders, policy-makers, achievers in ICT education, and other stakeholders nationwide for The National DepEd ICT Summit from February 27 to 28 at The Blue Leaf Filipinas in Parañaque City.

DepEd reminds public on last day of learners’ early registration desks for SY 2018-2019

Feb 22, 2018

PASIG CITY, February 15, 2018 – As the early registration period comes to a close, the Department of Education (DepEd) calls anew on parents and learners to participate in the said initiative, which will help DepEd to better address and prepare for possible issues and concerns at the start of the new school year in June 2018.

Division PRAISE Awards 2017

Feb 7, 2018

Schools Division Office Marikina City recognizes its human resource as an important and valuable asset of the organization. To motivate personnel to give their best efforts in their respective offices, the existence of Rewards and Recognition programs will play a vital role, thus the Division PRAISE (Program on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence) was conducted last January 24, 2018 at Marikina Convention Center, Marikina City with the goal of recognizing teaching and non-teaching personnel with superior accomplishments, performances and ethical behavior.

Brigada Eskwela sa Marawi

Dec 11, 2017

Join the Department of Education as we kick off our school rebuilding efforts in Marawi, Lanao del Sur from December 13 to 15, 2017.
Be part of the movement to restore normalcy into the lives of our nation's hope for the future. Together as one community.

Announcement of vacant positions (non-teaching)

This office announces that the following positions, in the Schools Division Office and Senior High School, are vacant: Apply Now

DepEd upholds neutrality of schools, other learning institutions as zones of peace

Nov 20, 2017

PASIG CITY, November 20, 2017 – On the Universal Children’s Day, the Department of Education (DepEd) underscores anew its strong commitment to maintain the neutrality of schools as zones of peace to ensure that learners and teachers are in an environment conducive to learning and free from harm.

Conduct of the 2017 Principal's Test

Nov 3, 2017

The Department of Education (DepEd), through the Bureau of Human Resource and Organizational Development (BHROD) and the Quality Assurance Divisions of the Regional Offices (RO-QAD), shall administer the 2017 Principals' Test on December 17, 2017.

Secretary Briones urges teachers: ‘Learn something new every day’

Oct 19, 2017

PASIG CITY, October 14, 2017 – Anchored on the theme, Gurong Pilipino: Kaakbay sa Progreso, the World Teachers’ Day (WTD) celebration in Legazpi City, Albay on October 5 highlighted the vital role, hard work, and commitment of teachers in developing globally-competent learners, strengthening communities, and building the nation.

Marikina bags 2nd overall in the 6th Regional Technolympics

Oct 2, 2017

Marikina won 2nd overall in the recently concluded 6th Regional EPP/TLE Technolympics held in Valenzuela City. With the leadership of Miss Helen Grace V. Go and the utmost support and dedication of Mr. Joseph T. Santos, Education Program Supervisor, the division was able to bring several awards including 3 gold medals.

Get to know SDO Marikina's partners in education

Sep 22, 2017

The Schools Division of Marikina City continues to build networks of partners and educational leaders to achieve the shared vision, mission, and objectives of the Department of Education which will further improve its services and strengthen its commitment with its stakeholders.

STEP UP PH Teacher Scholarship Program

Aug 17, 2017

Scholarships for Teacher Education Programs to Upgrade Teacher Quality in the Philippines (STEP UP) is a scholarship campaign by Philippine Business for Education (PBEd), funded by the Australian Government, under the Basic Education Sector Transformation (BEST) program that seeks to attract good-performing college graduates and professionals into the teaching profession by offering them competitive scholarship packages. A total of 1,000 scholarships will be awarded to deserving candidates between the years of 2015 to 2019. The goal of the program is to produce 1,000 high quality teachers ready for public school employment by 2019.

Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day

Happiest Birthday to Mayor Marcelino R. Teodoro!

Aug 2, 2017

Another year of success has passed, but the hunger to achieve more is still the same. We are proud to have a public servant like you. SDO Marikina wishes you a Happy Birthday. May God bless you and the City.

DepEd launches 'EskweLA BAN sa Sigarilyo'

Aug 2, 2017

DO 48, s. 2016 was issued one year ago today.
SHARE THIS PHOTO if you support the fight for a tobacco-free DepEd!

Nationwide smoking ban starts July 23

Jul 24, 2017

DepEd rolls out ALS-K to 12 Basic Education

Jul 20, 2017

PASIG CITY, July 19, 2017 –To ensure that the Alternative Learning System (ALS) curriculum is aligned with the K to 12 Program, and to provide learning opportunities that will empower out-of-school youth (OSY) and adult learners to improve their quality of life and become more effective.

Let's us join CSC's R.A.C.E. to Serve VII Fun Run

Jul 10, 2017

DepEd iterates zero tolerance policy vs child abuse, bullying

Jun 27, 2017

PASIG CITY, June 9, 2017 –The Department of Education (DepEd) stands firm with its commitment to promote and provide a safe and free-from-fear learning environment for all learners in both public and private schools nationwide.

Public Manifestation of DepEd's Declaration of Schools as Zones of Peace, as a Reiteration of DO 44, S. 2005

Jun 23, 2017

Worldwide, schools are universally treated as neutral zones despite being in the middle of areas of intense armed conflict, and are free from the presence of armed combatants regardless of what side they are from. It is imperative that this point be stressed, and that our schools be accorded the same respect - that schools are places for learning, caring and nurturing. A true second home for our students.

The guidelines on the validation of agencies Citizen's Charter has been released and shall be adopted, pursuant to CSC Resolution No. 1700814, to improve government agencies frontline services. Agencies with frontline services, including schools, shall conduct self-assessment of their existing Citizen's Charter with the goal of enhancing service standards.

The SHS Voucher Application has been reopened!

DepEd issues implementing guidelines on the release and utilization of MOOE for Senior High Schools

Apr 21, 2017

The SHS MOOE funds were lodged in the Central Office under Operations of Schools - Secondary Education in the FYs 2016 and 2017 General Appropriations Act (GAA). This budget shall be released to schools, through their Schools Division Offices (SDOs), based on the guidelines provided herein.

DepEd Computerization Program capacitates learners, teachers for 21st century

Apr 5, 2017

PASIG CITY, April 05, 2017 – The Department of Education (DepEd) raises the Information Communication Technology (ICT) literacy of learners, teachers, and school heads by integrating ICT in the school system, and by providing computer laboratory packages to secondary schools and e-Classroom to elementary schools nationwide through its Computerization Program (DCP).

1st Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Drill

DepEd formalizes moratorium on field trips

Mar 20, 2017

PASIG CITY, March 20, 2017 – The Department of Education (DepEd) issued Memorandum No. 47, series 2017 on March 9 that formalizes the moratorium on field trips and other similar activities, following the tragic bus accident involving college students in Tanay, Rizal.

Graduation Message of Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones

DepEd urges parents to be informed on school policies

Mar 8, 2017

PASIG CITY, March 4, 2017 – The Department of Education (DepEd) is encouraging parents to provide time for the welfare of their children by attending school meetings or parent-teacher conferences, and being informed on school policies.

2017 Brigada Eskwela Jingle Making Contest

Mar 2, 2017

The Department of Education, through the External Partnerships Service (EPS), will conduct the Jingle Making Contest for the 2017 Brigada Eskwela with the theme Isang DepEd, Isang Pamayanan, Isang Bayanihan Para sa Handa at Ligtas na Paaralan from February to March 2017.

Educational field trips not mandatory

Mar 2, 2017

PASIG CITY, February 22, 2017 – In the wake of the fatal bus accident that claimed the lives of 14 college students, a teacher, and the driver following a field trip in Tanay, Rizal, the Department of Education (DepEd) is reminding parents, school officials and personnel that while educational field trips are meant to supplement classroom learning, joining such is not mandatory.

NCR Palaro closing ceremonies

Feb 20, 2017

Thank You!

Feb 20, 2017

DepEd - Schools Division Office of Marikina would like to thank all the student-writers and their respective advisers for their contributions (articles, images, etc.) in the past NCR Palaro 2017. You made us proud. Great job and keep it up!

Final Destinations for NCR Marksmen

Feb 17, 2017

Completing the lists of victorious archers from different cities of NCR , Regional Palaro 2017 ends its Archery clash with a remarkable closing as medals were awarded to all victors at Marquinton Open Grounds, today February 17, 2017

Throwback gallery of the NCR Palaro 2017

Caloocan nips victory over Muntinlupa, 53-49

Feb 17, 2017

The struggle between two equally-powerful and competitive teams culminated with Caloocan snatching the upper hand against Muntinlupa on the last 60 seconds of the 4th quarter of the last semifinal match in Basketball Girls Secondary for the NCR PALARO 2017.

Manila completes the quarterfinal bracket

Feb 16, 2017

Manila took the 2nd spot in Group D rankings that leads them to the quarterfinals after defeating Makati, 2-1, in the Girls' Sepak Takraw eliminations of NCR Palaro '17 held at the Marikina High School gymnasium today, February 15, 2017.

HS Girls Basketball Sec: Manila dominates Marikina, 77-21

Feb 16, 2017

Team Marikina missed a lot of opportunities to score, letting the aggresive Team Manila steal the ball in almost any given circumstance. Despite the cheering of the lively crowd, Team Marikina struggled to come together and close the wide gap created by Manila in the first and second round.

Caloocan, kampeon sa Secondary Boys Group A

Valenzuela defeats Navotas in HS Volleyball

Feb 16, 2017

Valenzuela perceived Navotas as a resilient foe but managed to pull off a dominating finish in a 22-25, 25-9, 25-12 victory in Men's Volleyball at Our Lady of Perpetual Succor College Gym, February 15.

Delegates of NCR Sports Meet gather at the annual parade

Feb 13, 2017

The athletes of different sports, together with their coaches and advisers, from 14 divisions of the National Capital Region (NCR) assembled at the River Park, Marikina City, to mark the start of the parade towards Marikina Sports Center, February 13, 2017.

Marikina hosts the NCR Palaro 2017

Feb 13, 2017

This year's NCR Palaro will be held in Marikina City from February 13-18, 2017. Athletes from different divisions will compete as part of the selection process for the upcoming Palarong Pambansa. Marikina has set its grandest welcome for all participants specially those from other cities. Witness the NCR Palaro via Twitter

Narrative: Regional Science Quest 2016

Jan 5, 2017

As stipulated in the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013, K to 12 curriculum shall be learner centered, inclusive, developmentally appropriate, relevant, responsive, and research based. Moreover the curriculum shall be flexible enough to enable and allow schools to localize. These standards served as the foundation of the Regional Science Quest 2016.

Scholarships for Teacher Education Programs to Upgrade Teacher Quality in the Philippines (STEP UP) is a scholarship campaign by Philippine Business for Education (PBEd), funded by the Australian Government, under the Basic Education Sector Transformation (BEST) program that seeks to attract good-performing college graduates and professionals into the teaching profession by offering them competitive scholarship packages. A total of 1,000 scholarships will be awarded to deserving candidates between the years of 2015 to 2019. The goal of the program is to produce 1,000 high quality teachers ready for public school employment by 2019.

Accredited Private Schools in Marikina

Dec 1, 2016

Thinking of enrolling your child in a private school but not sure where? Here are the lists of private schools recognized and have been issued with permit to operate by DepEd. The lists include schools offering Preschool, Elementary, Junior High School, and Senior High School in both districts of Marikina.

MARIPRISA Dominated Awarding in FAPSA General Assembly

Nov 28, 2016

In the just concluded 19th General Assembly of the Federation of Associations of Private Schools and Administrators (FAPSA) held last week in Bulwagan ng Karunungan, DepEd Complex in Pasig City, the awarding for the three major contests in Essay Writing and Video-Making for SY 2016–2017 was dominated by the Marikina private schools. This was under the theme: "Defining the future: the private school way".

Provision of the DepEd Electronic Class Record and Form 137 for Senior High School

Nov 23, 2016

The Department of Education issues the Electronic Class Record (ECR) and Form 137 for Senior High School, which are tool to manage and organize the learner's academic records. The ECR was designed to help subject teachers compute the grades of SHS learners per quarter and semester while the Form 137 contains the historical and academic and co-curricular records of learners in SHS. Read DepEd Order No. 69, s. 2016

Policy and Guidelines on Comprehensive Tobacco Control

Oct 28, 2016

For the information and guidance of all concerned, the Department of Education (DepEd) issues the enclosed Policy and Guidelines on Comprehensive Tobacco Control for the effective implementation of a cohesive and comprehensive tobacco control program to promote a healthy environment in and around schools and DepEd offices.

Status of Implementation of the School Report Card (SRC)

Oct 11, 2016

The School Report Card (SRC) is one of the components of the School-Based Management thrust of the Department of Education. The SRC is prepared by the schools twice a year in a school year to further strengthen shared governance through the increased awareness and stronger participation of the community and other stakeholders in making the school a better place for learning.
Submit your school's (public) SRC status here.

Online Learning Needs Assessment

Sep 23, 2016

The Department of Education, through the National Educators Academy of the Philippines (NEAP), is conducting an Online Learning Needs Assessment (OLNA) to all its Regional and schools division personnel (only). Follow this link to submit your responses.

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DepEd Releases New SDRRM Manuals

Sep 7, 2016

This School Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
(DRRM) Manual has been developed by the Department
of Education to serve as a common template for
localization, contextualization, and adaptation at the
sub-national context. It is expected that the content will
be reviewed by education and disaster management
authorities, and education sector partners working on
disaster and risk reduction and who have adapted
policy and practices for the school environment.

FAPSA Student Writing and Video Contests 2016-2017

Aug 17, 2016

The Federation of Associations of Private Schools and Administrators (FAPSA) will be conducting a student writing and video contest which is expected to convey a strong message and drum up an the active involvement of students in the private schools. View the contest invitation here.

MARIPRISA 19th General Assembly

Aug 17, 2016

The Marikina Private School Administrators' Association (MARIPRISA) will be holding its 19th General Assembly on September 8, 2016 at 1:00pm. The activity will be held at Infant Jesus Academy - Molave Campus. View the letter of invitation from Mr. Eleazardo S. Kasilag, President of MARIPRISA, here.

DepEd Marikina Career Opportunities

Aug 11, 2016

The Human Resource Management Office (HRMO) announces positions and vacancies in the Schools Division Office and positions available pursuant to DepEd Order No. 19, s. 2016 - Guidelines on the Organization Structures and Staffing Patterns of Stand-Alone and Integrated Public Senior High Schools (SHS).

DepEd ALS Matters

Jan 1, 2014

Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa

Aug 1, 2016

CSC R.A.C.E. to Serve Fun Run VI 2016

July 15, 2016

R.A.C.E. to Serve Fun Run VI 2016 will be on September 3, 2016 at the Quirino Grandstand, Manila.

Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA) R.A.C.E. to Serve Fun Run VI is an annual undertaking of the Commission to raise funds for the PONDONG PAMANANG LINGKOD BAYANI PROGRAM, to pay tribute to the public officials and employees who died in the performance or pursuit of functions, duties and responsibilities. Now on its sixth year, the event, titled R.A.C.E. to Serve Fun Run VI is anchored on this year’s PCSA theme: Sigaw ng Lingkod Bayani: Malasakit Para Sa Taumbayan, Kapwa Kawani, at Kalikasan.

Download Cybersafe Manuals

May 11, 2016

In recognition of an urgent need to protect and guide children in their use of the internet, Stairway and the Department of Education have formed a partnership on child protection, particularly Online Protection of children. Part of this collaboration is a CyberSafe Project, which addresses the need to protect Filipino children from cyberbullying and online child abuse.

Division Election Task Force

2nd Wave CI Schools: Soaring High with a Smile

February 12, 2016

The SECOND WAVE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) SCHOOLS’ FESTIVAL was successfully conducted last January 22, 2016 at the Marikina Convention Center. Under the leadership of the Officer-in-Charge, Office of the Schools Division Superintendent, Dr. Helen Grace V. Go, the festival was indeed a very fruitful one.

SDO-Marikina, LGU Venture on Planning with Multi-stakeholders

February 1, 2016

Schools Division Office of Marikina in cooperation with the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Marikina organized the first ever multi-stakeholders seminar-workshop and planning aligned to the organization’s goals in implementing the different programs and projects for the benefit of learners, held last Dec. 26-29 at Teachers’ Camp, Baguio City.

Excellent Implementers of the Brigada Eskwela 2015

The Schools Division Office of Marikina City identified the excellent implementers of the Brigada Eskwela 2015 program in both the elementary and secondary levels in three different categories: Big School, Small School, and Exceptional School.